Ecuador Stun Germany to Shake Up the Group
Ecuador produced one of the standout results of the 2026 World Cup group stage, beating Germany 2-1.
The victory over the four-time champions reshuffled the group and underlined Ecuador's threat at the expanded tournament. Germany had earlier thrashed Curacao 7-1 and beaten Ivory Coast, making the defeat all the more striking.
For Ecuador, the result was a statement of intent heading into the knockout rounds.
It added to a group stage in which favourites were repeatedly tested.
